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Today's Automation News Headlines from Automation.com
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 June 24, 2009 — The FlexMASSter ST98 Flow Meter Series from Fluid Components International is now compatible with the HART communication protocol for use in large scale process and plant automation systems. HART is a field-proven instrumentation communications protocol that is easy-to-use and provides reliable two-way digital communication without disturbing the integrity of the 4-20mA analog signal. HART communications permit remote process variable interrogation, cyclical access to process data, parameter setting and diagnostics. Unlike other technologies, HART provides a unique communication solution that is backward compatible with the installed base of instrumentation in use today. FCI’s ST98 Flow Meter with HART communications provides reliable measurement, quick data transmission and interoperability for process and plant engineers in search of a flexible, accurate air/gas flow meter. The ST98 with HART is now a drop-in network replacement instrument for any other HART-compatible flow meter, providing process flow rate and totalized flow data in a matter of minutes. With two-way HART communications, process and plant engineers have simplified control and access to important ST98 flow data. Diagnostics, calibration and configuration information also are available via HART. FCI’s HART manufacturer’s ID is 0000A6, and the ST98 device type is 0078. |
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